GoPro Hero 5 Session

The Hero 5 Session sees the return of the cubic form factor that GoPro debuted with last year's Hero Session (originally launched as the Hero 4 Session). But where the Hero Session initially struggled to find its footing, launching at the same price as...

GoPro's Hero5 Black and Session bring overdue improvements

The Hero5 Black adds some much-needed features that make it feel like the most mature action camera we've seen yet. That said, some of the additions, like GPS, don't bring too much to the table just yet. Overall, though, it's an improved experience...

The cameras are much simpler to use. Heck, more fun to use too -- and getting video and photos out of them is easier than ever. There are still a few areas for improvement, though. I'll never stop wanting more battery life from a GoPro, and I'd love...

GoPro Hero5 Session is the GoPro for people who don't want to look like a Teletubbie

After fumbling on price with the original Hero Session, GoPro put in some solid upgrades to make round two immediately more appealing.

The GoPro Hero5 Session is a big improvement in video and photo quality from the original Hero Session. Additions like voice control, electronic video stabilization and USB-C help justify the $100 price difference.

You'll have to connect to a phone or tablet to see what you're shooting. The built-in battery means that once the battery is drained, you'll have to stop to charge or connect to a power source to keep recording.

The GoPro Hero5 Session brings top-notch features to an already great design.

GoPro Hero5 Session

Records 4K footage. Excellent video quality for the size. Waterproof without a case.

No viewfinder. Awkward controls. No external mic support without an adapter.

Conclusions The GoPro Hero5 Session is a major upgrade over the Hero4 Session with the addition of 4K video capture. Footage quality is close to the Hero5 Black, though it lacks that camera's touch screen and some of its shooting modes, including the...

Video quality is second to none, 10MP still imagery will be good enough for most, and the tiny package makes it the perfect companion on your travels. The lack of a replaceable battery is a downer, as is the slightly confusing one-button interface, but...

It’s not quite as well-rounded as GoPro’s Hero 5 Black, but if you’re a little strapped for cash, this is a great buy. However, if you’re not too fussed about 4K video quality and a new microphone, you can now pick up a Hero 4 Session for just £149....

GoPro Hero5 Session is the GoPro for people who don't want to look like a Teletubbie

After fumbling on price with the original Hero Session, GoPro put in some solid upgrades to make round two immediately more appealing.

The GoPro Hero5 Session is a big improvement in video and photo quality from the original Hero Session. Additions like voice control, electronic video stabilization and USB-C help justify the $100 price difference.

You'll have to connect to a phone or tablet to see what you're shooting. The built-in battery means that once the battery is drained, you'll have to stop to charge or connect to a power source to keep recording.

The GoPro Hero5 Session brings top-notch features to an already great design.

GoPro Hero5 Session is the GoPro for people who don't want to look like a Teletubbie

After fumbling on price with the original Hero Session, GoPro put in some solid upgrades to make round two immediately more appealing.

The GoPro Hero5 Session is a big improvement in video and photo quality from the original Hero Session. Additions like voice control, electronic video stabilization and USB-C help justify the $100 price difference.

You'll have to connect to a phone or tablet to see what you're shooting. The built-in battery means that once the battery is drained, you'll have to stop to charge or connect to a power source to keep recording.

The GoPro Hero5 Session brings top-notch features to an already great design.